Economy
Senegal Faces Growing Financial Crisis as Debt Levels Skyrocket Beyond Projections.
May 19, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Recent audits in Senegal have revealed a staggering increase in public debt, now estimated at over 132% of GDP, far surpassing previous official figures. The discovery of opaque financial practices and the need for urgent IMF negotiations mark a critical turning point for the nation's economic stability.
Economy
Fitch Ratings Highlights Growing Concerns Over US Debt Levels Compared to Peers.
April 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Fitch Ratings has expressed concerns that the United States is carrying a significantly higher debt burden compared to other nations with an 'AA' credit rating, driven by an expanding fiscal deficit.
International Relations
Scholar Challenges Western 'Debt Trap' Narrative Surrounding China's Belt and Road Initiative.
April 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Iraqi-Swedish scholar Hussein Askary disputes Western allegations that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) traps developing nations in debt, arguing that Western financial institutions are the true source of debt crises.











